

Choosing My Word of the Year
Have you chosen your “word of the year”? I don’t know how long this concept has been around, but it’s something I have been hearing about...


Sharing the Joy
Merry Christmas! It’s almost here! I hope your day is everything you want it to be. So, how many times do you think you’ve said “Merry...


Time for a Little Self-Care
I got a massage the other night. Great! I’m one of those people who will leap at the opportunity to have a massage. For me, it’s all...


Telling My First Big Lie
I told my first big lie last week. Nothing earthshaking. I wasn’t lying to Congress. I wasn’t lying to the police. I wasn’t lying in...


Is It Tiny House Time?
One of the most interesting – and, believe it or not, beneficial - things you do when caring for an elderly loved one is reflecting on...


The Best Gift of All
Black Friday! Cyber Monday! Cyber Week! Cyber Month! It’s official. The holiday shopping season is in full swing. There’s a good chance...


Always Giving Thanks
In a previous blog post I referenced that today – November 21 – is Kiss a Caregiver Day. Well, when I went back online to find the...


Don't Wait for the Holidays
The holidays are just around the corner. In the land of caregiving, this is about the time when the articles and blog posts start popping...


No, I'm Not "Tougher Than Tough"
Apparently, November is National Family Caregivers Month, at least according to the Caregiver Action Network. Me bad. I guess I was...


Celebrating Everything!
When you’re busy caregiving, it’s easy to view holidays and special occasions as “not applicable” to you. After all, what’s to celebrate?...


